Squad Descriptions and Criteria
National Development Squad
For swimmers with a (or within 2secs) of a National Qualifying time (100m). Swimmers must commit to attending 6+ training sessions plus 2-3 gym sessions.
Swimmers to target National & State Championships and targeted qualifying competitions.
*All EDA swimmers must maintain a Swimming Victoria membership
State Development Squad
For swimmers with a (or within 2 secs) Victorian State Qualifying time (100m) .
Senior swimmers (aged 15+) must commit to attending 5+ training sessions plus 2 gym sessions. Younger swimmers (14/Under) must commit to attending 5+ training sessions and gym sessions by invitation only.
Swimmers target State Championships, District Championships, All Junior Competition and targeted qualifying competitions.
*All EDA swimmers must maintain a Swimming Victoria membership
Gold Development Squad
Gold Squad: For swimmers with a Metropolitan Qualifying Time. Swimmers are expected to attend 3-4 sessions per week.
Swimmers to target Metropolitan and District Championships, All Junior Competition, Junior District Competition and targeted qualifying competitions.
*All EDA swimmers must maintain a Swimming Victoria membership
Bronze and Silver Squads
For swimmers working towards a Metropolitan Qualifying Time. Swimmers generally attend 1-2 sessions a week.
Swimmers to target District Championships, All Junior Competition, Junior District Competition and targeted qualifying competitions.
*All EDA swimmers must maintain a Swimming Victoria membership